John Amaechi
@johnamaechi.apsintel.com
You can buy my new book "It's Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders" here: https://bit.ly/44yW7JZ
Founder of APS Intelligence
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Founder of APS Intelligence
Media enquiries: [email protected]
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🧵1/7 These are my 6 Leadership Principles During Conflict. Whether you apply these principles to political, business or social and romantic partnerships examples, you will see the truth of the benefits of upholding them, and the danger of ignoring them.
When many hands cause harm, every hand claims innocence.
My thoughts on the tragic death of Jason Arday, and the accountability that disappears in a crowd.
If you’d prefer to read my thoughts, you can find them here: lnkd.in/dd5iMsQE
hashtag#JasonArday
My thoughts on the tragic death of Jason Arday, and the accountability that disappears in a crowd.
If you’d prefer to read my thoughts, you can find them here: lnkd.in/dd5iMsQE
hashtag#JasonArday
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August 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
When many hands cause harm, every hand claims innocence.
My thoughts on the tragic death of Jason Arday, and the accountability that disappears in a crowd.
If you’d prefer to read my thoughts, you can find them here: lnkd.in/dd5iMsQE
hashtag#JasonArday
My thoughts on the tragic death of Jason Arday, and the accountability that disappears in a crowd.
If you’d prefer to read my thoughts, you can find them here: lnkd.in/dd5iMsQE
hashtag#JasonArday
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As a proud patron of @humanists.uk, I think it's worth considering that sometimes this unforgiving world of ours gets better not through "thoughts and prayers" but by committing to the personal actions required when we embrace that # AllWeHaveIsEachother.
Please watch the video.
Please watch the video.
We've just launched a brand new short film starring our President Janet Ellis! #AllWeHaveIsEachother explores making sense of the world through reason and evidence, finding meaning in this one life, and living with kindness and compassion. Watch it today! humanists.uk/janetellisfi...
All we have is each other | film with Janet Ellis, Humanists UK President
All we have is each other is our brand new film starring our President Janet Ellis, exploring the values that shape her humanist outlook: making sense of the world through reason and evidence,…
humanists.uk
July 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
As a proud patron of @humanists.uk, I think it's worth considering that sometimes this unforgiving world of ours gets better not through "thoughts and prayers" but by committing to the personal actions required when we embrace that # AllWeHaveIsEachother.
Please watch the video.
Please watch the video.
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7 thought leaders on Socioeconomic Diversity at Work (Part 1 of 4):
@mindaharts.bsky.social — Author / DEI Speaker
@johnamaechi.apsintel.com — Organizational Psychologist
Who would you add?
@mindaharts.bsky.social — Author / DEI Speaker
@johnamaechi.apsintel.com — Organizational Psychologist
Who would you add?
May 28, 2026 at 2:23 AM
7 thought leaders on Socioeconomic Diversity at Work (Part 1 of 4):
@mindaharts.bsky.social — Author / DEI Speaker
@johnamaechi.apsintel.com — Organizational Psychologist
Who would you add?
@mindaharts.bsky.social — Author / DEI Speaker
@johnamaechi.apsintel.com — Organizational Psychologist
Who would you add?
It passed with nary a mention this year.
May 25, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It passed with nary a mention this year.
It's as if the sun has gone down without notice, and now we reach for a substitute for its warmth and light that can never quite compare.
Jason Collins, an NBA veteran, was a role model for civility and dignity on and off the court, far before his coming out made him a pioneer.
Thank you, Jason.
Jason Collins, an NBA veteran, was a role model for civility and dignity on and off the court, far before his coming out made him a pioneer.
Thank you, Jason.
May 13, 2026 at 7:17 AM
It's as if the sun has gone down without notice, and now we reach for a substitute for its warmth and light that can never quite compare.
Jason Collins, an NBA veteran, was a role model for civility and dignity on and off the court, far before his coming out made him a pioneer.
Thank you, Jason.
Jason Collins, an NBA veteran, was a role model for civility and dignity on and off the court, far before his coming out made him a pioneer.
Thank you, Jason.
Looking forward to this panel - a learning rather than educating session for me!
📣 The Adoption Challenge (09:45 - 10:45)
Chair: Sana Khareghani @sanakb.bsky.social (Era4)
Panellists:
- Dr Erin Young (Institute of Directors)
- Kate Field (BSI)
- Prof John Amaechi OBE (Exeter Business School)
- Anna Thomas MBE (IFOW)
With 350+ sign-ups, book your place below:
Chair: Sana Khareghani @sanakb.bsky.social (Era4)
Panellists:
- Dr Erin Young (Institute of Directors)
- Kate Field (BSI)
- Prof John Amaechi OBE (Exeter Business School)
- Anna Thomas MBE (IFOW)
With 350+ sign-ups, book your place below:
Making the Future Work
Convening research, firm and policy expertise to ask: how can we couple AI with human capabilities to transform working lives for good?
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May 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Looking forward to this panel - a learning rather than educating session for me!
As has become tradition on that other social channel I fled for here, I say to you, my friends and colleagues:
May the Fourth be with You!
(We must continue to fight the dark side even when they have a cool theme tune.)
May the Fourth be with You!
(We must continue to fight the dark side even when they have a cool theme tune.)
May 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM
As has become tradition on that other social channel I fled for here, I say to you, my friends and colleagues:
May the Fourth be with You!
(We must continue to fight the dark side even when they have a cool theme tune.)
May the Fourth be with You!
(We must continue to fight the dark side even when they have a cool theme tune.)
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We’ve launched a brand new animation explaining what #secularism is and why it matters in an increasingly diverse society. Our short film, What is secularism?, is now available to watch on the @humanismedu.bsky.social website. 🧵
understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/
understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/
What is secularism?
Made for schools and families, the animation introduces secularism in clear terms as a practical way of organising society that people with different worldviews can share.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
March 17, 2026 at 10:29 AM
We’ve launched a brand new animation explaining what #secularism is and why it matters in an increasingly diverse society. Our short film, What is secularism?, is now available to watch on the @humanismedu.bsky.social website. 🧵
understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/
understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/
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"Involuntary does not mean harmless. If a gun fires without anyone intending to pull the trigger, you do not argue about intent while someone is bleeding. You address the wound."
Eddie Marsan quoted from John Amaeci's @johnamaechi.apsintel.com Substack:
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Eddie Marsan quoted from John Amaeci's @johnamaechi.apsintel.com Substack:
🔗 substack.com/home/post/p-...
Involuntary does not mean harmless
On the BAFTAs, the BBC and what accountability actually requires
substack.com
February 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
"Involuntary does not mean harmless. If a gun fires without anyone intending to pull the trigger, you do not argue about intent while someone is bleeding. You address the wound."
Eddie Marsan quoted from John Amaeci's @johnamaechi.apsintel.com Substack:
🔗 substack.com/home/post/p-...
Eddie Marsan quoted from John Amaeci's @johnamaechi.apsintel.com Substack:
🔗 substack.com/home/post/p-...
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They say never meet your heroes but I know Robin so I know sometimes you should.
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
They say never meet your heroes but I know Robin so I know sometimes you should.
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@johnamaechi.apsintel.com Just listening to you on the 'HoneyDew' podcast. Fantastic! Always a big fan, always a treat to hear you in conversation.
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@johnamaechi.apsintel.com Just listening to you on the 'HoneyDew' podcast. Fantastic! Always a big fan, always a treat to hear you in conversation.
1/3 The language you use in your team every day inevitably becomes culture. If ‘interesting’ is your default feedback, don’t be surprised when your team defaults to passive effort.
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
1/3 The language you use in your team every day inevitably becomes culture. If ‘interesting’ is your default feedback, don’t be surprised when your team defaults to passive effort.
1/3 Too often I’m asked for solutions to poor communication or low performance, but what people are really looking for is a plaster. Something quick and tidy.
But plasters don’t fix problems, they just hide them.
But plasters don’t fix problems, they just hide them.
October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
1/3 Too often I’m asked for solutions to poor communication or low performance, but what people are really looking for is a plaster. Something quick and tidy.
But plasters don’t fix problems, they just hide them.
But plasters don’t fix problems, they just hide them.
1/3 We’re comfortable with discomfort, but only when we choose it.
Leaders are often comfortable discussing and sharing the uncomfortable when it comes to the gym or personal goals.
Leaders are often comfortable discussing and sharing the uncomfortable when it comes to the gym or personal goals.
October 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
1/3 We’re comfortable with discomfort, but only when we choose it.
Leaders are often comfortable discussing and sharing the uncomfortable when it comes to the gym or personal goals.
Leaders are often comfortable discussing and sharing the uncomfortable when it comes to the gym or personal goals.
1/2 Today, my episode of the @businessleader.bsky.social podcast with @joshdornbrack.bsky.social is out!
It will surprise no one that our conversation was leadership-led, but we really dug into what it takes to build an organisation where people can thrive. Not just exist, but really excel.
It will surprise no one that our conversation was leadership-led, but we really dug into what it takes to build an organisation where people can thrive. Not just exist, but really excel.
October 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
1/2 Today, my episode of the @businessleader.bsky.social podcast with @joshdornbrack.bsky.social is out!
It will surprise no one that our conversation was leadership-led, but we really dug into what it takes to build an organisation where people can thrive. Not just exist, but really excel.
It will surprise no one that our conversation was leadership-led, but we really dug into what it takes to build an organisation where people can thrive. Not just exist, but really excel.
1/5 There’s something about the shift in season that forces reflection; the slowing pace, the shorter days, the pause between chapters.
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
1/5 There’s something about the shift in season that forces reflection; the slowing pace, the shorter days, the pause between chapters.
1/3 I’m honoured to be recognised by the Motivational Speakers Agency as one of London’s top motivational speakers.
Speaking has always been one of the most meaningful parts of my work, not just for what’s shared on stage, but for the conversations that happen in the room.
Speaking has always been one of the most meaningful parts of my work, not just for what’s shared on stage, but for the conversations that happen in the room.
October 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
1/3 I’m honoured to be recognised by the Motivational Speakers Agency as one of London’s top motivational speakers.
Speaking has always been one of the most meaningful parts of my work, not just for what’s shared on stage, but for the conversations that happen in the room.
Speaking has always been one of the most meaningful parts of my work, not just for what’s shared on stage, but for the conversations that happen in the room.
1/3 This Friday, I’ll be returning to The Ivy Club in London for an evening of conversation and connection around my new book, ‘It’s Not Magic’.
October 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
1/3 This Friday, I’ll be returning to The Ivy Club in London for an evening of conversation and connection around my new book, ‘It’s Not Magic’.
1/4 Seeing the endorsements come in for It’s Not Magic from some brilliant minds has been both surreal and affirming.
October 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
1/4 Seeing the endorsements come in for It’s Not Magic from some brilliant minds has been both surreal and affirming.
Final call to join our free and final Find Your Giant Group Coaching Session this evening to discuss adaptability in action and leading with principled flexibility.
If you want to become a more deliberate and effective leader, sign up here: bit.ly/fygsignup
If you want to become a more deliberate and effective leader, sign up here: bit.ly/fygsignup
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October 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Final call to join our free and final Find Your Giant Group Coaching Session this evening to discuss adaptability in action and leading with principled flexibility.
If you want to become a more deliberate and effective leader, sign up here: bit.ly/fygsignup
If you want to become a more deliberate and effective leader, sign up here: bit.ly/fygsignup
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Resilience is not the absence of setbacks. It is “the idea that you recognize this setback is a part of your achievement pathway, and you're going to return and maybe even exceed your previous performance despite it”, says @johnamaechi.apsintel.com:
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buff.ly/bQCkCQc
October 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Resilience is not the absence of setbacks. It is “the idea that you recognize this setback is a part of your achievement pathway, and you're going to return and maybe even exceed your previous performance despite it”, says @johnamaechi.apsintel.com:
buff.ly/bQCkCQc
buff.ly/bQCkCQc
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The StuGotz method! (but actually doing it)
1/2 Fractional improvements are what move leaders closer to winning. They might be imperceptible to most people, but they add up.
October 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The StuGotz method! (but actually doing it)
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Works for teams too.
1/2 Fractional improvements are what move leaders closer to winning. They might be imperceptible to most people, but they add up.
October 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Works for teams too.